Made during the 18th-19th century, lavender scent bottles as this were sold at spas. Luckily, some of these charming bottles have survived. They usually contained lavender perfume. This bottle measures 7" long and has ovals cut into two sides with gold designs on the other two sides. Probably was made in Bohemia in the mid 19th century. The stoppers were usually missing as is on this one. Still very collectible(see photo from book with missing stopper) and in good condition with no chips or ...click for details

A fine quality sterling silver bon bon or nut serving spoon with a repousse handle of for-get-me-not flowers and scrolls. Stamped sterling with the Dominick and Haff hallmark. Measures a hair under 4 1/2" long. Good weight with over 12 dwt, or 18.6 grams. Superb condition with no damage, scratches or restorations. Dates circa 1900. Elegant entertaining with use for nuts or candies. Postage/insurance extra. Up to 3 day return privilege after receipt providing item returned in sent condition ...click for details

Very rare and beautiful, this Galle platter is just about the most beautiful piece of perfect French faience I have ever seen or had the opportunity to offer. The fact that it is Galle makes it even more desirable. It measures 16 1/2" long X almost 12" wide. The song birds on the branch and bouquets of various flowers are exquisitely portrayed. The signature is signed Galle Nancy in black, and there is a blue underglaze St. Clement mark. It dates to the late 19th/early 20th century and ...click for details

Fabulous large sterling silver water pitcher, circa 1900, unusual octagonal shape.Unidentified hallmark and "Hand Made" and "sterling" marks.The exquisite design is all hand engraved and is quite beautiful with urns, scrolls, flowers and much more detail. The pitcher weighs over 2 1/2 pounds on kitchen scale and measures 8" high and 10 1/2" from tip of spout to end of handle. Mint condition-no dents, repairs,scratches etc. It would be stunning on a side board and a ...click for details

An ornate American sterling silver match safe with lovely scroll, floral and lion head motif engraved Billey Aug. 20, 1894. Wonderful design, shape and patina. Remarkable, excellent condition. Stamped sterling with the Whiting company hall mark. Striker on bottom. Snaps closed tightly. Measures 2 3/4" long by almost 1 1/2" wide. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition, in original packaging and shortly after having received it. Postage/insurance extra. New York buyer ...click for details

Featuring a very pretty 9" French Limoges plate, hand painted with pink flowers and an ornate gold rococo border. Stamped with green mark MR France patent applied for. MR is the mark for M. Martial Redon was a fine maker/decorator of Limoges china and his company was founded in 1853. This plate was probably imported into the USA around 1900 as a plain white blank, and then an American lady painted it. Painting china was a popular past time of refined, artistic ladies at that time. Excellen ...click for details

Rare American scrimshaw marine ivory(probably walrus)pocket knife in shape of lady's leg with shoe. Measures 3" long when open, and 2" long when closed. The blade is marked "England" on one side and "Rogers Cutlers to his".The word "Majesty" may be covered up by the ivory. There is also a cross hall mark and a star hallmark by the word England. The tip of the blade has been damaged and the plate is worn. The ivory itself is in excellent condition. This ...click for details

A sterling silver match holder from the late 19th century. Fine floral, leaf and scroll design. Stamped sterling and the Frank Whiting hallmark. Measures 3/8" wide x 2 1/2" long. In very good condition with a minor split on side. Hardly noticeable. Top snaps shut tightly. No striker on base. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition shortly after having received it, and in original package material. Postage/insurance extra. New York buyer pays their local county sales ...click for details

A good sterling silver napkin ring with nice beaded design dating to the early 20th century. Initials A.C.K. Stamped sterling and the Gorham hall mark. Measures 1" wide and 1 1/2" in diameter. Excellent condition with no repairs or damages. Weighs 6 penny weights. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition within a short amount of time. Postage/insurance extra. New York buyer pays their local county sales tax on item and postage unless valid tax number and resale certif ...click for details

Featuring a superb quality German painting on porcelain of beauty,the Duchess of Devonshire, in fine period gilt frame. Written on pencil on reverse, "Duchess of Devonshire". Probably after Gainsboro or Reynolds. Also, impressed shield mark of the German porcelain company that made the blank and probably where it was painted. KPM quality. Plaque itself measures a hair under 4" wide x a hair under 6" tall without frame. With frame, measures 8.5" wide x 10 1/4" tall. ...click for details